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GameCube Controller Returns for Nintendo Switch 2, but There’s a Catch
One of Nintendo’s most unusual, yet cherished peripherals is poised for a resurgence. A restricted quantity of contemporary GameCube controllers will be accessible for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. This news coincides with the addition of classic titles such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and F-Zero GX to its Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription. While exciting, Nintendo has specified that “the controller is exclusively compatible with Nintendo GameCube: Nintendo Classics,” limiting its broader application.
Compatibility Questions Arise
Notably, Nintendo issued similar disclaimers regarding the NES and N64 controller re-releases for the current console. These controllers ultimately functioned with select Switch games. Consequently, a possibility exists that players might be able to utilize the GameCube controller with Mario Kart World or, perhaps more vitally, the next installment of Smash Bros. However, Nintendo refrains from guaranteeing universal compatibility.
Nintendo’s Official Stance
Clarification on Broader Game Support
Nintendo issued a statement indicating they are not precluding the controller’s functionality with other Switch 2 titles. The company emphasized they are making no assurances. “Since it doesn’t have all the buttons and features found in other controllers that can be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 system, there may be some issues when playing other games,” the company stated.